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> YC is an amazing opportunity to work with some of the finest people in the technology industry, it’s not a ticket to automatic success Find something you are
by yesimahuman 15y ago
> YC is an amazing opportunity to work with some of the finest people in the technology industry, it’s not a ticket to automatic success
Find something you are passionate about, work hard, be persistent, and go for it. YC is a great opportunity, and you should be looking for opportunities whenever you can.
But without your own hard work your company will be nothing, and this doesn't change with or without YC.
Yes, it sucks getting rejected from anything, but the only time it's the end of the world is if you give up because of it. My last startup that interviewed at YC, was rejected, and shut down soon after, probably weighed too heavily our rejection (though it was far from the only reason we shut down).
(Disclaimer: I'm a two time rejected applicant, one time rejected interviewee)
- wallawe 15y agoJust wondering, were you rejected twice after being interviewed the first time? I'm wondering if they will dismiss you more easily after having met and decided you aren't the type of person they want to fund...
- yesimahuman 15y agoIt was a flat reject first, then an interview rejection, then another flat reject. I wasn't actually the one who applied the first time though. About your statement, I don't know. I can't waste my time thinking about that though. I'm really excited about what I'm working on right now and I've learned a ton in the last few years. Going for it is all that matters to me now. I will be applying again next round though :)